juncture
junc.ture \'j*n(k)-ch*r\ n 1: an instance of joining : UNION 2a: JOINT,
CONNECTION 2b: the manner of transition or mode of relationship between
two consecutiv e sounds in speech 3: a point of time; esp : one made
critical by a concurrence of cir cumstancesINGENCY, PINCH, STRAITS, CRISIS
mean a critical or crucial time or state of affairs. JUNCTURE stresses the
significant concurrence or convergence of events; PASS implies a bad or
distressing state or situation brought about by a combination of causes;
EXIGENCY stresses the pressure of restrictions or urgency of demands
created by a special situation; EMERGENCY applies to a sudden unforeseen
situation requiring prompt action to avoid disaster; CONTINGENCY implies an
emergency or exigency that is regarded as possible or even probable but
uncertain of occurrence; PINCH implies urgency or pressure for action to a
less intense degree than EXIGENCY or EMERGENCY; STRAITS applies to a
troublesome situation from which escape is extremely difficult; CRISIS
applies to a juncture whose outcome will make a decisive difference SYN syn
JUNCTURE, PASS, EXIGENCY, EMERGENCY, CONT